Blue Origin · 1 week ago
Senior Accounting Analyst
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Senior Accounting Analyst will be a key member of the Accounting organization, providing expertise in technical accounting, project/contract set-up, and internal controls while collaborating with various teams to support business growth.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical accounting resource for the Accounting and Finance teams, researching and applying U.S. GAAP (including ASC 606 and other relevant standards) to complex and unusual transactions
Analyze and document accounting conclusions for new products, business models, and contract structures, including multi-element arrangements and government contracts
Lead project and contract set-up in the ERP and subledger systems, ensuring appropriate configuration of key attributes (e.g., funding, performance obligations, milestones, billing terms, cost tracking)
Support revenue recognition assessments and documentation for significant customer arrangements, including identification of performance obligations, allocation of consideration, and treatment of contract modifications
Design, maintain, and improve internal controls over key accounting cycles (e.g., project set-up, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, close and reporting), ensuring compliance with US GAAP and applicable Government Accounting Standards
Partner with cross-functional teams (Business Unit Finance, Contracts, Legal, Operations, Tax, Program Management) to evaluate accounting implications of business decisions and to operationalize accounting policies
Identify, lead, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across the accounting organization, driving efficiency, standardization, and data quality
Develop and maintain accounting policies, process documentation, and technical memos to support internal reviews and external audits
Provide training and guidance to Accounting, Finance, and business partners on technical accounting topics, project/account set-up, and control requirements
Act as a flexible “utility player” within the Accounting team by stepping into high-priority projects, special initiatives, and ad hoc analyses as business needs evolve
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with concentration in accounting or finance
5+ years general accounting experience, including application of ASC 606
Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
Self-starter with bias for action – builder vs. maintainer mentality
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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